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Visiting hours

Daily between 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Patient quote

"To all you wonderful people who work together to make Ward 21 a most excellent working unit - what a team every one of you! Your care and attention to me was FIRST CLASS! It may be equaled but never bettered". Mr MD

Staff you are likely to meet

Ward 23 is managed by a Senior Nursing Sister, supported by Junior Sisters. During your stay you will be cared for by Sisters, Staff Nurses and Health Care Assistants, and your overall care will be the responsibility of your Consultant. Other members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in your care could include Doctors, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Specialist Nurses, Ward Clerk, Housekeeper, Domestics, Student Nurses and the Orthopaedic Discharge team.

Things you need to know

The ward's nursing staff are divided into teams with the sister in overall charge of the ward. You will have a named nurse who will be responsible for your care during your stay. Please ask this nurse if you have any questions.

There is a patient fridge where you are welcome to store labelled food

A successful discharge takes careful planning. To make sure we make the right arrangements, it is a good idea to start planning early. Your care needs will be assessed during your stay in hospital to prepare you and any carers you have for your discharge home.

Our team - Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and others will be involved in your discharge. You may be discharged with the Orthopaedic Discharge Team which provides a two week period of support with nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy input. The services of this team are available to patients living in the Newcastle area. Please ask your named nurse about these arrangements.

Visiting hours are 2.00pm - 4.00pm, and 6.00pm - 8.00pm daily. For visiting outside these hours, please speak to the Nurse in charge.